Chocolate Almond Cookies With Fudgy Frosting

Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover almond pulp? Try these vegan
chocolate almond cookies! They're delicious and nutritious––the perfect soy, dairy, and gluten-free dessert! Also, everyone knows that vegan chocolate and almonds are a match made in heaven. How could you not love these cookies?

Chocolate Almond Cookies With Fudgy Frosting [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup almond pulp (or 1 1/2 cups almonds)
• 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates
• 1 heaping tablespoon maca powder
• 2 heaping tablespoons cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

For the Frosting:

• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut nectar

Preparation

To Make the Cookies:

1. Throw all the ingredients in your food processor and process until it all sticks together.
2. Form into balls and press into cookies on a baking or dehydrator sheet.
3. Dehydrate for 2-4 hours, or "bake" at the lowest temperature in your oven, until they hold together. Alternatively, you can leave them as is and put them in the refrigerator.

To Make the Frosting:

1. Mix all the ingredients together until smooth.
2. Frost your cookies.

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